Rohit Bal is synonymous with fashion in India. Be it his flamboyant lifestyle, his controversial after-parties, or the sea of male models he surrounded himself with, there is no denying that the designer lived his life LARGE. Affectionately known as Gudda, he was a luminary in the Indian fashion industry, celebrated for his belief in the pursuit of beauty and joy through exquisite fashion and vibrant parties.
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Turns out, one such party even led him to famous Indian model and actor, Arjun Rampal.
Known for giving many male models their breakout projects, Rohit Bal seems to have discovered the handsome Arjun in a nightclub and turned him into the national crush that we all know and love.
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Back in 2012, after walking for Bal for the nth time, this time at the Delhi Couture Week, Arjun had said, "Walking for Rohit has always been wonderful. He is the one who discovered me in a nightclub, gave me a great platform to start off and gave me lot of confidence. He has taught me a lot about fashion and I can never say no to him."
Rohit and Arjun had stayed close through the decades, forging a friendship that is quite unheard of in the fashion industry. Rohit even dubbed Arjun "Perhaps the most beautiful man in the world".
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As a key figure in the evolution of fashion weeks, Rohit Bal frequently found himself in the limelight, whether for clashes with other designers or the extravagant after-parties that became legendary in their own right.
Despite his struggles with health issues, Rohit Bal continued to make significant contributions to the fashion scene. Just weeks before his passing, he showcased a remarkable collection, featuring Bollywood sensation Ananya Panday as his showstopper. His impact on the fashion world will be remembered for years to come.